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BLANC CRAIE [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2008-05-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
- Rubber
- Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- whiting
1, record 1, English, whiting
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- whitening 2, record 1, English, whitening
correct, noun
- whiting chalk 3, record 1, English, whiting%20chalk
correct
- chalk white 4, record 1, English, chalk%20white
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Calcium carbonate prepared as powder by grinding chalk, limestone, or a synthetic product (as precipitated calcium carbonate) and used as a pigment and extender, in putty, and in rubber compounding and paper coating. 5, record 1, English, - whiting
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Whiting chalk. ... Pure calcium carbonate for use as a filler and a white pigment. For gouache, casein, gesso, pastels, a filler for many wall paint recipes such as methylcellulose washes, etc. Many recipes call for whiting to be prepared. To do this, place whiting in a bowl or bucket. Cover with water and allow to stand overnight for the powder to absorb water and fatten. Pour off surface water and discard. 6, record 1, English, - whiting
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Teintures et pigments (Industries)
- Caoutchouc
- Peintures et vernis (Industries)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- blanc de craie
1, record 1, French, blanc%20de%20craie
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les blancs de craie, ou sous-carbonates de chaux, sont assez abondants. 2, record 1, French, - blanc%20de%20craie
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Voir aussi «blanc d'Espagne» et «blanc de Meudon». 3, record 1, French, - blanc%20de%20craie
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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